7 bedroom house

York House is a remarkable contemporary house completed some twenty two years ago to an impressive scale and skilfully designed so all rooms are relevant, utilised and connected; this is first and foremost a family property. High tech luxury and day-to-day comfort are at the heart of this modern home with the centrepiece being a spectacular cantilevered staircase that rises to a galleried landing. Of note is the separate coach house, believed to be of Edwardian origins, that provides contemporary ancillary accommodation ideal for a guest or family member. The location of York House is ideal with its edge of village location giving countryside views across the Vale of York; the city is on the doorstep and the ring road provides rapid access to Leeds and the A1M.

High specification is in evidence throughout the property: there are deep skirting boards, heavy panelled wooden doors, a cantilevered staircase, elaborate plaster work, wooden panelling, picture rails, limestone and oak parquet flooring, deep sash windows with sealed unit double glazing and high ceilings. In addition, there is a security system, an internal vacuum system and superfast broadband with fibre to the property.

The reception and staircase hall has a limestone flagged floor, panelling and an open fireplace with limestone surround and over mantle housing a living flame gas fire. The dramatic, cantilevered staircase with cast balusters and polished timber rail rises to the first floor gallery where there is a window seat facing east over the front garden.

The elegant drawing room is a large, light room with tall sash windows facing south, east and west. There is polished herringbone parquet flooring, a decorative cornice and two elaborate ceiling roses, raised panelling to the walls and a fireplace with painted and carved surround, panelled over mantle and marble hearth. French windows lead to a lawned area. The formal dining room has an open fireplace in a simple stone surround and hearth, a walk-in drinks cupboard and French doors that open south on to the garden. On the western elevation of the house is the study, a light-filled room with French doors opening south and north.

The kitchen breakfast room with its connecting sitting room is a wonderful family space. The living area has a bespoke television and media cabinet with a further range of cupboards, shelves, drawers and bookshelves. The kitchen has a 4-oven cream Aga in tiled recess, and a substantial central island unit with a green marble worktop including drainer, drawers and cupboards in maple, and a 4-ring halogen hob with stainless steel surround. There is a substantial built-in dresser with shelves, drawers and glazed cupboards and a further built-in unit for housing fridges and freezers. French windows open to the garden towards the summer house, and a door leads to the back kitchen/laundry with larder, double sink, granite worktop and dresser unit. A rear staircase rises to the first floor rear landing and bedrooms.

The principal bedroom suite has an open fireplace in a simple stone surround, walk-in wardrobe with built-in wardrobes, two dressing rooms and a bathroom. There are four further bedrooms on the first floor, two with fitted wardrobes. On the second floor are two designated bedrooms, one with walk-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room. In addition there is a cinema/games room, separate gym and bathroom. The boiler room houses three boilers, two hot water cylinders and the centravac cleaning system.

Electric wrought iron gates open to a gravelled drive that sweeps in front of the house with its stone terrace flagged either side by ornamental fountains and shrubberies. This area provides ample parking. The driveway continues to the coach house and adjoining single garage with its up and over door. Here is also the gardener's wc with hand basin. From the drive there is easy access to the three-bay green oak car port which has a boarded attic space above and store room to one

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